Macoron pulls Surprising Submission, Cortez floors the Competition

By James Gilliland
VSP MMA Columnist

Porterville – Eagle Mountain Casino featured The Warrior’s Cage: Fracture. The event featured numerous local fighters, many of which made their pro debuts on the card.

The main event featured Aaron Hayes (2-1) taking on Andre Baggio (pro debut)

Baggio with his hulking physique and strength couldn’t hold up to Hayes’ wrestling as they fought to a unanimous decision. Hayes would out point Baggio to take the victory.

In a battle of undefeated fighters, Visalia’s CJ Keith (4-0) fought his way to a unanimous decision over Mauricio Mejia (4-0). This was the fight of the night pick by the promotion as both of these fighters battled the entire time.

Visalia’s Paul Estrada (4-0) defeated Porterville’s Jason Drake (4-2) by dars choke in the first round at 2:15.

Visalia’s Nick Gennoe (debut) takes unanimous decision victory over Fresno native and Team Buhawe fighter, Julio Diaz Jr. (1-0)

Madera’s Joaquin Sanchez (3-2) loses to Rafael Del Real (5-12) after Del Real says he was elbowed to the back of the head. The referee disqualifies Sanchez at 1:02 in the first round.

Chris Sanchez (debut) wins his pro debut over Chris Salazar by technical Knockout in the first round at 55 seconds.

Sergio Cortez (5-5) defeats Juan Lopez (2-4) in the first round after hitting him with a picture perfect left hook flooring Lopez at 2:58.

“I didn’t know what to expect any more, I was looking for an easy submission,” said Cortez. “I just rushed in and gave it all I got. I landed a good left hook and dropped him.”

The fight would also get knockout of the night honors as well.

Porterville’s Estevan Ceballos (0-1) wins a one-sided fight with Porterville’s Brandon Mulliniks (debut) by ground and pound.

Porterville’s David Willinton loses to Ray Cervera (debut) by technical knockout from ground and pound.

Madera’s Ruben Gil (debut) defeats Coalinga’s Damien Luna (debut) by technical knockout. After Gil grounded and pounded Luna from the mount.

Oakhurst’s Andy Macoron (7-4) left the audience stunned as he submitted Fresno’s David Rameres (3-1) using the super guard at :46 in the first round. The fight would also take submission of the night honors aside from being the only submission on the card.

In the opening bout of the evening, Juan Jimenez wins his pro debut by unanimous decision against Luke Davis (0-2).

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